Alaska Brown Bear Spring Hunt 2026
- My name is Larry Benda. I have lived & hunted in the Chilkat Valley (Haines, Alaska), for many years. I am Master Guide/Outfitter #127787. The intention of the following information is to introduce myself to prospective experienced hunting clients. I would like to convey an understanding of my style of hunting, while allowing future clients to gain perspective of myself a as guide & hunting companion.
- My hunts are not luxury hunts. They are dedicated serious adventures with a goal of providing what I feel is the best opportunity to safely acquire the game we seek. My volume of business is purposely low to accommodate personalized attention to each client. The hunt areas are UNIT 1-D and 1-C, Costal Mainland, and Northern Southeast Alaska.
About this hunt
| Hunting season: | May 1, 2026 - May 10, 2026 |
Where you will hunt
Territory
| Fence type: | Not fenced |
| Territory size: | 1000's of acres |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English |
| Operating since: | 2003 year |
Where you will stay
Tents/ accomodations
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
| Transfer from airport: | No |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | No |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
Price does NOT include
- Hunting license
- Gratuities
- Non resident brown bear tag/license
Cancellation
Deposits are non-refundableWounding
All efforts will be made to find a wounded animalPayment
Deposit
Final payment
Paid 60 days before huntTAGs & licenses
Big Game
Big game hunting in Alaska includes many sought after species such as Moose, Caribou, Dall sheep, and many others.
Most hunts are general season, i.e. available with “over-the-counter” tags/permits, while certain high-demand hunts are allocated by lottery drawing. The application period for drawing permits is typically in November – December, with results announced in late winter. Both residents and non-residents can apply for most draws.
Non-resident hunters, in addition to purchasing Alaska annual hunting license, must buy an appropriate locking-tag for each big game animal hunted (e.g. moose tag, caribou tag) which needs to be affixed to the animal immediately after harvest and remain until the meat is processed.
Residents of Alaska do not need to buy tags for most species (except a locking-tag for brown bear or muskox in certain hunts).
Besides drawing options, some hunts are registration permits (first-come, first-served, often available in-season) or harvest tickets (free, but required for general hunts of species like moose, caribou, deer) which need to be carried in the field and returned to Fish and Game with harvest report.
Small Game
Small game in Alaska – including upland game birds (ptarmigan, grouse), waterfowl (ducks, geese), and small mammals like snowshoe hare – is generally available over the counter with no special draw. A standard hunting license allows residents and non-residents to hunt small game. However, migratory bird hunting does require acquiring Federal and State Duck Stamps. Additionally, Alaska requires proof of participation in the Harvest Information Program (HIP) for migratory bird hunters (a free HIP registration).
Upland game bird and small game hunting do not require tags or stamps, but bag limits and season dates vary by area.
Documents that you need for hunting in Alaska:
- Alaska Hunting License – Available in Resident, Non-Resident, and Non-Resident Alien versions (e.g. an annual non-resident hunting license)
- Permits/Harvest Tickets – a drawing permit (if you won a lottery), a registration permit, or a harvest ticket per huntable species
- Non-resident hunters will need big game tags (Locking-Tags) for each big game species hunted
Residents need a locking-tag only for certain species (brown/grizzly bear and muskox in some hunts) - Hunter Education Certificate
- Bowhunter/Crossbow/Muzzleloader Education proof (if needed)
- State & Federal Duck Stamps + HIP registration confirmation
Minimum Hunter Age
Alaska does not specify a minimum age for hunting, but there are strict supervision and education rules for young hunters. Hunters under 10 years old cannot hunt big game and must be under direct immediate supervision of a licensed adult if they accompany a hunt.
10+ years old - a successfully completed Hunter Education course is required.
Links to Read More Information
- https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/ (Alaska Department of Fish & Game)
This price includes:
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